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Oklahoma basketball: National reaction from Oklahoma's blowout loss to Villanova in the Final Four

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Ryan Spangler

HOUSTON — Senior forward Ryan Spangler attempts to block Villanova guard Josh Hart from making two points during the game April 2. The Sooners trailed behind Villanova at the end of the first half 42-28.

After the Sooners made a small run to make it a nine-point game at the outset of the second half, Villanova ran away with an impressive shooting performance.

Oklahoma's 95-51 loss is the largest in the history of the Final Four.

Here's how the national media reacted as Villanova pulled away:

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